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A forensic anthropologist's investigation into the remains of a woman claiming to be Etta Place leads to a shocking discovery: a headless man's corpse. This gruesome find thrusts him and Jefferson Morgan, the local newspaper editor, into a perilous underworld filled with modern crime, including highway piracy, meth production, and deep-rooted corruption. As they navigate this dangerous landscape, their survival hangs in the balance, making for a thrilling sequel to the author's previous work.

Delving into the criminal underbelly of Washington, DC, this guidebook uncovers the city's notorious history, featuring tales of bandits, assassins, and corrupt politicians. It offers a unique exploration of infamous sites, including key locations related to the Lincoln Assassination, and spans Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Arlington National Cemetery. Enhanced with photographs, maps, and GPS coordinates, it serves as both a travel guide and an engaging read, revealing the darker side of the capital beyond its political facade.

The narrative unfolds with a gripping blend of dark themes and humor, showcasing Ron Franscell's adept storytelling. As the tension escalates, readers are led to a chilling climax that highlights his expertise in true crime writing. The seamless prose enhances the emotional impact, leaving a lasting impression that resonates long after the final pages.

"Mindhunter crossed with American Gothic. This chilling story has the ghostly unease of a nightmare."—Michael Cannell, author of Incendiary: The Psychiatrist, the Mad Bomber and the Invention of Criminal Profiling The pulse-pounding account of the first time in history that the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit created a psychological profile to catch a serial killer On June 25, 1973, a seven-year-old girl went missing from the Montana campground where her family was vacationing. Somebody had slit open the back of their tent and snatched her from under their noses. None of them saw or heard anything. Susie Jaeger had vanished into thin air, plucked by a shadow. The largest manhunt in Montana’s history ensued, led by the FBI. As days stretched into weeks, and weeks into months, Special Agent Pete Dunbar attended a workshop at FBI Headquarters in Quantico, Virgina, led by two agents who had hatched a radical new idea: What if criminals left a psychological trail that would lead us to them? Patrick Mullany, a trained psychologist, and Howard Teten, a veteran criminologist, had created the Behavioral Science Unit to explore this new "voodoo" they called “criminal profiling.” At Dunbar’s request, Mullany and Teten built the FBI’s first profile of an unknown subject: the UnSub who had snatched Susie Jaeger and, a few months later, a nineteen-year-old waitress. When a suspect was finally arrested, the profile fit him to a T...

Exploring the chilling tale of a seemingly loving couple, the narrative delves into the murders committed by Alice and Gerald Uden, who evaded justice for years. True-crime expert Ron Franscell vividly recounts the horrifying events and the relentless police efforts to uncover the truth. Set against the backdrop of Wyoming, the story intertwines local history with the dark secrets of the Uden's life, revealing a disturbing juxtaposition of love and brutality.

Trzymająca w napięciu relacja o powstaniu pierwszego w historii FBI profilu psychologicznego, który pomógł złapać seryjnego mordercę. 25 czerwca 1973 roku z kempingu w Montanie ginie siedmioletnia Susie Jaeger. Ktoś rozciął tył namiotu i porwał dziewczynkę, gdy jej rodzina spała. Nikt nic nie widział, nic nie słyszał. Rozpłynęła się w powietrzu. FBI rozpoczyna największą obławę w historii Montany. Czas mija. Gdy policja szuka śladów, agent specjalny Peter Dunbar uczestniczy w warsztatach w siedzibie FBI w Quantico w Wirginii. To tu rodzi się zupełnie nowy, przełomowy pomysł. Co byłoby, gdyby przestępcy na miejscu zbrodni zostawiali nie tylko odciski palców czy butów? Co, jeśli na trop może naprowadzić ślad psychologiczny? Na prośbę Dunbara agenci FBI tworzą pierwszy w historii profil domniemanego sprawcy: UnSub, który porwał Susie Jaeger, a kilka miesięcy później dziewiętnastoletnią kelnerkę. Kiedy w końcu dochodzi do aresztowania podejrzanego Davida Meirhofera, przygotowany przez agentów profil pasuje do seryjnego mordercy jak ulał. A nowa dziedzina wiedzy zostaje nazwana profilowaniem kryminalnym. Porywająca podróż przez plątaninę brutalności i błyskotliwości, która dała początek jednemu z najbardziej intrygujących narzędzi kryminalistycznych FBI: profilowaniu kryminalnemu. – John Douglas, legendarny profiler FBI i autor Mindhuntera